Latest Prom Dresses for 2008

There's nothing so exciting as your first prom  - and choosing the right prom dress is essential so that you feel like the princess you truly are. 

2008 is such a great year for formal/evening wear, and dresses are the hottest item on hangers! There are also loads of really cute shoes in different shapes and sizes, so you are bound to find the perfect pair of heels to match your gown.

High street stores have really taken inspiration from the catwalk this season, and design teams in every store have made sure that they are stocking the hottest fashion trends in their lines of evening gowns.

So you can be sure to find not only the perfect dress, but one that is pretty cheap too.

No matter what size you are, petite or plus, tall or small, there is the most fabulous dress somewhere on a hanger (maybe even a sale hanger?), so start looking!

Choosing the Hottest Special Occassion Dresses this Seasons

Choose simple fresh colours for the ultimate statement, think violet or white, rather than a safe black. Use these colours in your makeup palette too, but don't go overboard by applying it anywhere other than your eyes.

Romantic sheer fabrics are to be seen everywhere this season; but be careful as these don't suit every skin type. Experiment, but remember that any dress looks better if its made with only one kind of fabric.

Necklines are going further down, and the plunge neckline was huge on the catwalks this season. This looks better on those with a smaller chest, as it looks subtly sexy.

The shift dress was huge in 2007, and this season it has returned. Make this modest classic shine by wearing it in a bright colour like bright pink, aquatic blue or royal red.

Twist halters should also be pretty huge, especially for those with tiny busts, as they look extremely elegant (check out photos of popular new model Agyness Deyn at the Vogue V&A Couture Gala).

Hemlines fell at the knee on the runway, and so try on some knee-length gowns to see if they suit your shape.

Any dress that is above the knee counts as being short for a prom dress, so be careful. You can find some great dresses of this cut at discount stores online, so have a browse.

In terms of accessories, the clutch is still the bag of choice amongst celebrities on the red carpet. Find a glitzy one, and make sure that it matches your dress.

The best way to accessorize a dress, apart from the bag, is the earrings. So, depending on the length of your neck (the longer the neck, the longer the earring) find some sexy silver sparklers that really compliment your skin tone and outfit.

Quick Shopping Tip

Make sure that the person you choose to shop with is the most shopaholic person you know.

This way you can guarantee that they will not only last several hours, but they will love every minute of it.

Also, you can buy a dress that looks good and you adore; plus make sure that you don't just buy a dress to stop them from complaining!!

Recommended Resources

Discontinued prom dresses - check out online for last seasons fashions